News and Announcements

14th April, 2024

2nd Sunday after Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)

The Declaration Dignitas Infinita and the Mystery of the Church in Our Time by Roberto de Mattei – Courtesy of the Lepanto Institute

Easter Duty: one’s Easter Duty (the worthy reception of Holy Communion) should be completed by Trinity Sunday (26th May).

Children’s catechism: There will be an information session for parents interested in enrolling their children in Catechism classes for Term 2. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend as there will be some important changes. The information session will be held today (14th April) in the school hall at 12.15pm. Term 2 classes begin on the 21st April.

Liturgical catechesis will resume on Sunday, 21st April, and is held in the school hall from 9.30 – 10.00 am every Sunday. Doctrinal catechesis (for adults) will commence on Saturday, 27th April, and will be held in the school hall from 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. It is anticipated that this class will meet twice a month. The basic text will be Bishop Athanasius Schneider’s catechism, Credo (this is available for purchase from St John Henry’s book room).

Latin Classes: anyone interested in regular Latin classes is invited to contact the Secretary. Those interested will be invited to respond to a short questionnaire, which will assist us in designing a suitable course.

Save the dates: Mothers’ group meeting on Sunday, 28th April; luncheon for young couples & families on Saturday, 25th May; Parish dinner dance on Saturday, 15th June (all TBC).

Confirmation: the Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred by Bishop Elliott on Saturday, 27th July. Parents are now invited to register their children by contacting the Secretary. The usual age for Confirmation is 10-13. Any adults who have not been confirmed are also invited to register.

Easter offering envelopes: these are now available in the vestibule and in the pews. Your offerings are for the support of the priests who serve you in the Parish of St John Henry Newman. Envelopes may be placed in either collection. Thank you for your generosity.

Visit of Superior General of Institute of the Good Shepherd: Father Luis Gabriel Barrero, Superior General of the Institute of the Good Shepherd, to which Father Murphy belongs, will be visiting Australia in May. He will be accompanied by Father Matteusz Markievicz, the Secretary General of the same Institute, and a friend of the Parish. The intention of the visit is a pastoral visit to Father Murphy as well as building on connections across Australia. Father Barrero will celebrate the Solemn Mass on Sunday, 12th May. We look forward to receiving him, and to welcoming back Father Markiewicz.

Sunday 1st Collection - Support for our priests

Sunday 2nd Collection - Support for the Parish and its works